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This year we will focus on kindness, conflict resolution and managing our emotions. In 2nd grade we will be using areas of the Wayfinder curriculum. Wayfinder’s research-backed Core Skills incorporate meaning-making, critical thinking, and future-ready skills in order to connect classroom learning to the real world. For our 3rd-5th graders we will be using areas of the MindUp curriculum in class. Based firmly in neuroscience, MindUp teaches the skills and knowledge children need to regulate their stress and emotion, form positive relationships, and act with kindness and compassion. Our 1st graders will be doing Social Emotional Lessons that connect with the Little Spot series by Diane Alber and our Kindergartners will be learning the ABCs of breathing with the book Alphabreaths and Alphabreaths Too, both by Christopher Willard PsyD.
Gold Rush Elementary School Counseling Mission and Vision Statement
Mission: At Gold Rush Elementary our Counseling Department strives to create a safe and supportive comprehensive program that addresses the academic, social/emotional and career readiness needs and provides access for every student. In partnership with school staff, families and community members we strive to instill in all students critical thinking skills and character development. Students will leave with the resources, skills, beliefs and knowledge they will need to reach his or her full potential and be successful in the classroom and the community.
Vision: The Gold Rush Elementary School Counseling Program will provide students with an equitable school counseling program that will foster the attitudes, knowledge, and skills that will contribute to the success of the whole child starting with today but continuing beyond our students' elementary years. Students will be prepared as they continue on through their school years to follow a path that aligns with their interests and abilities and allows them to be independent, explore ideas, think critically and creatively.
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